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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.90, 437.31 and 177.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.90, 437.31 and 177.01 is: 244.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.90 : 437.31 = 177.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.90/437.31 = 177.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.90x = 437.31 × 177.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.90x = 77,408.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,408.24/316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.27

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